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These nonpartisan organizations offer guidelines on how to build voter participation and become a participant in the political process; get information about the election requirements in all the states; learn how to run for office and win; and make your voice count in building a better democracy.
BALLOTPEDIA
Ballotpedia is the digital encyclopedia of American politics and elections. Their goal is to inform people about politics by providing accurate and objective information at all levels of government.
Ballotpedia Legislation Tracker
Keep track of State election laws: daily updates on bills and other relevant political developments; translation of bill text into summaries; and more. Neutral, unbiased and non-partisan.
Campaign Legal Center
CLC is a nonpartisan organization that advocates for every eligible voter to meaningfully participate in the democratic process. Issues include campaign finance, ethics, redistricting, voting and elections.
CAWP CENTER FOR AMERICAN WOMEN AND POLITICS
CAWP education and outreach programs translate research findings into action, addressing women’s under-representation in political leadership with effective, imaginative programs serving a variety of audiences.
Center for Tech and Civic Life
CLCL is a team of civic technologists, trainers, researchers, election administration and data experts working to foster a more informed and engaged democracy.
The Center for Election Innovation and Research / CEIR
CEIR is a nonprofit that works with election experts from around the country to build voter trust and confidence, increase voter participation and improve the efficiency of election administra-tion.
DEMOCRACY WORKS
Democracy Works, a nonpartisan organization, is a team of software developers, public policy wonks and civic organizers that build tools needed to upgrade the infrastructure of our democracy.
EAGLETON INSTITUTE OF POLITICS AT RUTGER’S UNIVERSITY
The Eagleton Institute of Politics explores state and national politics through research, education, and public service, linking the study of politics with its day-to-day practice. The Institute focuses attention on how the American political system works, how it changes, and how it might work better.
Election Lab MIT
The Lab supports advances in election science and findings. The aim is to improve the voting experience.
Election Protection
The national, nonpartisan Election Protection coalition works year-round to ensure that all voters have an equal opportunity to vote and have that vote count. Made up of more than 100 local, state and national partners, the organization uses a wide range of tools and activities to protect, advance and defend the right to vote.
Factcheck.org
FactCheck is a nonprofit “consumer advocate” for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U. S. politics. It is a project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania.
FAIRVOTE
The mission of FairVote is to work for electoral reforms that give voters greater choice, stronger voice and a representative democracy. Resources include electoral systems, primaries, presidential elections, voting rights, collaborative policymaking and more.
Federal Election Commission
The FEC was created to promote confidence and participation in the democratic process. It is the independent regulatory agency charged with administering and enforcing the federal campaign finance laws.
GENDER ON THE BALLOT
Gender on the Ballot is a nonprofit project that contribute to the national dialogue on gender and politics. The organization examines and contextualizes gender dynamics during the 2020 election and beyond. They offer research, an essential guide for women, resilience for women candidates, modern family issues for candidates and more.
Ignite
Ignite is a movement of young women who are ready and eager to become the next generation of political leaders. Young women learn how to actively engage in the political process, advocate and lobby for issues important to them. Education is available for k-12, college councils, webinars and state chapters for alumni.
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS (LWV)
The League of Women Voters of the United States encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
National Task Force in Election Crises
NTRC is a diverse, cross-partisan group of experts in election law, election administration, national security, cybersecurity, voting rights, civil rights, technology, media, public health, and emergency response. They advocate for free fair, and safe elections.
Redistricting
All About Redistricting is a one-stop-shop for information about the statewide redistricting process. The site reviews the substantive consideration that go into redistricting, the various entities and institutions involved in the process, and the rules, progress, and litigation in each state. It is a Loyola Law School project.
Redistricting Data Hub
Redistricting Data Hub is a nonpartisan organization committed to ending gerrymandering in all forms.
REPRESENTWOMEN
Represent Women works to increase women’s representation in elected office and advocates for systemic reform to the recruitment process, voting systems, and legislative practices. Research, education, advocate, gain parity.
ROCK THE VOTE
Rock the Vote is a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to building the political power of young people. For over 25 years, Rock the Vote has revolutionized the way we use pop culture, music, art, and technology to engage young people in politics and build our collective power.
US VOTE FOUNDATION
U S Vote Foundation is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan, public charity that serves the U. S. voter with election date and deadlines, state voting requirements, voting methods, election official directory and a voting help desk.
Vote
Vote uses technology to simplify political engagement, increase voter turnout, and strengthen democracy.
Vote Latino
Vote for your future, community, country. Understand the issues and vote.
Vote Riders
Vote Riders mission is to ensure that no eligible voter is prevented from casting a ballot that counts due to voter ID laws. We educate and assist citizens to secure their voter ID.
VoteRunLead trains women to run for office. The organization’s campaign and leadership training are practical, actionable, nonpartisan and individualized.
Voting Rights Lab
Voting Rights Lab is a campaign hub designed to fight voter suppression and transform our voting system. Look for state legislative and ballot initiatives, tracking state bills and more.
WHEN WE ALL VOTE
Elections happen every year. If we want our voices heard, we have to vote in every one of them. Register to vote and get the information you need about when, where, and how to vote so you never miss an election.
Women and Politics Institute
The Institute provides practical and academic training that encourages women to become involved in the political process and facilitates research by faculty and students.